Holstein World July 2018 by Cheri Oechsle

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July 2018 Volume 114 Issue 5

Departments

Features

30 | Calendar of Events

6 | Total Package Goals

5 | Editorial 30 | Index to Advertisers 27 | News Briefs

The Zwald Family at Bomaz Farms

8 | America's Sweetheart Hazel Still has the Impact

29 | Holstein Assoc. USA Updates 25 | Market Matters

5 | Social Media Scoop

On the Cover: This month features Bomaz Cabriolet 6769-ET the dam of Bomaz Skywalker, the number one GTPI bull in the breed. For more on the family and the family that bred Skywalker, turn to page 6. Photo by Beth Herges. Cover Design by Ashley Shaffer.

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Looking Forward... Meeting the Demands Cheri Oechsle

rowing up in Northwest Ohio, on Muddy Lane Farm (yes it was muddy, and for those that visited, you’ll remember it was long). I can remember how exciting it was to have our breeding stock being exported around the world. It exhilarated me to know we had animals that were on our farm, that we bred and raised, going to Mexico or wherever dad had sold them. At that time, we weren’t doing a lot of embryo work, so it was mostly live cattle. Today the export market has changed dramatically from my much younger years. From regulations to transportation, to live cattle, embryos and semen, there has been significant changes. US dairy genetics are in high demand. This issue contains the ever-popular Export Directory of listings for those industry and breeders that are actively promoting their brands and products. For those that export the highly demanded genetics and have contributed to this directory, thank you for your commitment to providing excellent and quality US genetics

around the world. For those that question the desire internationally for our products, check out AgRescource’s Dan Basse’s Market Matters on trade with China. It’s a positive for our breeders and industry alike that our dairy genetics and US products are in demand. It’s worth the time and effort to investigate the potential revenue stream in these challenging milk price times. For those that aren’t as familiar with the varieties of embryo work, take a moment to read through the great article provided by Dr. Pat Comryn of the American Embryo Transfer Assoc. regarding ET & IVF work. By the time the postal service delivers this magazine (and for some of you that is sometimes later rather than sooner and I’m so sorry about that), the National Convention will have been held. We are looking forward to bringing you coverage on our website and social media throughout the event as well as important information as it relates to breeders in the August issue of the Holstein World. We’ll also have included some fun

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coverage of the amazing youth by our own intern, Cady McGehee, a JAC committee member. So, watch for our feeds and next month’s issue. I’ve been taking a few calls regarding our readers' thoughts on the magazine since we have purchased it. Thank you so much for those – whether it’s a critique or a job well done, please continue to make those calls and send those emails. We are still transitioning, and as you know, with a new baby, new job, new cow to the herd – sometimes transition is a bit quirky to navigate – but navigate we shall – with your help! We’ll continue to strive for excellence!

social media scoop By Emily Shaw Hashtags to check out!

Who to follow!

- #JuneDairyMonth has come to a close, and June was full of thousands of people showing how much they love dairy! If you look back at posts from this hash tag, you can find delicious recipes, fun farm facts and people agvocating for the dairy industry on social media. If you didn’t get the chance to participate in #JuneDairyMonth, July is #NationalIceCreamMonth! - The #Agvocate hash tag is a spin off of the term, “advocate.” Look through this and you’ll find facts and stories about all types of agriculture. People who attach this hash tag to a picture or caption involving agriculture are creating a small community of #agvocates who want to educate and enlighten consumers.

- @WiscowsinGal, also known as the Crazy Calf Lady or Jenna Fletcher. Jenna is a Calf and Young Heifer Specialist at Broken Bow Dairy in Nebraska, and shares her daily farm life and activities on Instagram and Facebook. On Instagram, she has over 20,000 followers and provides an insight into the dairy industry that most consumers would never get to see otherwise. She does an amazing job explaining farming practices and dealing with animal rights activists who disagree with dairy farming.

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Total Package Goals By Cheri Oechsle

orld-wide appeal, genetics, type and production all rolled into one package is the goal that the Zwald family of Bomaz Farms strives for. Bob and Kay Zwald are the second generation to farm at the current facilities in Hammond, Wisconsin. “My dad moved the farm from Lake Elmo, Minnesota, to the current site in 1962,” said Bob. “The farm was incorporated in 1974; at that time my brother Greg and I wanted to buy in and incorporating was the smart way to pass the asset from my parents to us. In 1994, we moved from a traditional tie-stall dairy to a 400-cow free stall barn and parlor. Smaller expansions have gotten us to where we are today. Six years ago, my brother moved on to start his own berry and vegetable farm and my youngest two children and their spouses joined my wife and I on the farm. We have a great team working alongside us every day. We wouldn’t be where we are without dedicated staff. I lead the genetic program and heifer reproduction. My wife, Kay is our devoted calf manager. My son-in-law Steve is the financial manager and oversees daily operation and maintenance at the dairy. My son Tom is the agronomy manager and does all mechanical maintenance. Their wives Annette and Ashley are growing their families and maintaining some herd responsibilities. Jason Schulte is our lead herdsman. My eldest son Nate works at ABS but is a key influencer in our genetic program.” The Bomaz herd currently consists of 900 head of cows, 800 milking with 100 dry. Their 97% homebred status, 84.6 age adjusted classification score and rolling herd average of 32,168M 1,223F and 1,036P on the herd has garnered them their second Holstein Association Herd of Excellence Award.

Bomaz Selection Index Contributing to this award and the high caliber animals within their herd is what they refer to as the Bomaz selection index. This criteria is 50% production comprised of pounds of fat and protein and 50% health traits concentrating on PL, DPR, SCS and calving ability. “If we breed for a cow that will stay healthy, get pregnant, and last years in a freestall, we will have very functional cows with good udders and feet and legs,” said Bob. “We think too much emphasis on type over time has led to cows that are too tall. We are happy to see some of the recent changes to TPI, UDC Holstein World | July 2018 | 6

at Bomaz Farms and FLC, but since we are very satisfied with the functionality of our animals we feel our profitability will be enhanced with further progress for the production and health traits, thus our selection index focused exclusively on those areas.” He went on, “If a bull makes it into our tank using the Bomaz selection index, then our only ‘mating’ is done to manage inbreeding, and to avoid mating extremely straight-legged animals with each other, as we find it very frustrating when an animal needs to be removed from the herd for mobility issues. Certainly, the old formula for FLC contributed this, so we were glad to see the new FLC composite does not reward straight legs anymore. Our bulls change at least every four months as we are striving to use the highest available.”

Genomics Use All animals are genomic tested at birth on the farm. “We wouldn’t need to test them all, but found it was easier to incorporate it into the management protocol at birth than trying to go back and test selected animals,” Bob commented. “This not only gives us an accurate genetic ranking to make breeding decisions on, but also ensures we didn’t make an error with embryos, breeding, or in the calving pen!” Animals are tested through Geneseek. Genomic information is then used to decide which animals to flush and which are used for recipients. “We flush the top 5% of our animals according to their genomic ranking for the Bomaz selection index. A small group of these goes for IVF either because they don’t work well conventionally, are very elite, or to continue work after pregnancy. We have kept all our heifers, allowing us to have internal growth and increase our milking herd by 300 cows over the last five years,” said Bob. “I don’t know if we will ever choose to cull a calf based on genomics as her genetics is only a portion of her production as a cow. We have sold excess two-year-olds based on their true production level.”

Bomaz Genetics “Many of the bulls carrying our prefix in stud today were made using pre-release semen. We have relationships with most of the AI companies and they know the heifers we are working with on our farm. They will allow us

to use semen for a flush before it is released to the public and retain the rights to any bull created from the flush. After the calves are born and genomic results are known, the AI company will choose whether or not to purchase the specific bull calf. We love having our genetics play into success for others. We have long aspired to have a #1 bull and that was recently accomplished in Bomaz Skywalker-ET. We have also loved seeing the success of AltaRobson as a sire of many high-ranking males.” Bomaz Skywalker-ET is an Icon Sire at ABS. The A2A2 Jedi son is ranked number one for TPI at +2854. His NM$ is +992 with Protein at +73 and Fat +91. He is +7.4 on PL, +2.7 on Livability, +2.9DPR and 2.85 on SCS with a heifer conception rate of +2.3 and cow conception rate of +5.7. His dam is an 83-point Co-op Robust Cabriolet-ET daughter, pictured on this issue's cover, out of an Excellent Mogul. Alta Genetics released Bomaz AltaRobson-ET, an A2A2 Rubicon son with a TPI of +2760. With a NM$ of +879 he has high components of +57P and +93F. He is also plus on health traits at +6.7 PL, +2.6 DPR, +1.6 Livability and +2.81 SCS. His dam is sired by Roylane Bookem Bob 5170ET and is VG-86 with records to 39,270M 1,652F and 1,370P. The next dam is a Very Good Shamrock. These are just a few of the recent sire releases carrying the Bomaz prefix. Also known for tremendous cows, the Dalse Bomaz family has established itself within the breed. Dalse Bomaz-1551 EX-90 is a Gold Medal Dam and Dam of Merit out of a 94-point GM Highlight Mr Mark Cinder-ET. She has 60 offspring registered with four Excellent and 19 Very Good daughters and is the seventh dam behind Skywalker! Another cow family favorite was Bomaz Valiant Daphne, a VG-88 GMD, DOM Valiant daughter from a Very Good Elevation. Daphne’s best record was over 28,000M. A cow flushed extensively in the early 90s, she had 66 offspring with 15 Excellent and Very Good daughters. The Zwalds have also exported embryos to Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan and additional countries. “We have done some exporting over the years, it isn’t a big part of our business, but selling bulls to AI studs has been more of a focus for us,” said Bob.

Pictured above is the Zwald Family: Steve Schalla holding Abby, Annette holding Katelyn, Bob, Kay, Tom Zwald holding Hannah and Ashley holding Noah. Missing are the two youngest, Matthew Schalla and Luke Zwald. Below a group of fourth grade students from St. Croix Central visit the farm to gain some ag education.

Philosophy of the Future Despite challenging times, Bob and Kay continue to succeed and follow the course they have established for themselves and their family. “A positive attitude is key to success in this industry. There are a lot of days where things don’t go as planned and you need to be able to adapt and address the situation without losing focus. If you allow yourself to get down due to prices or sick animals or employee problems, you can easily lose focus and it’s a bad spiral. Our faith allows us to keep going even in the bad times. My wife and I also find it extremely rewarding to be working with a younger generation. Our kids have enthusiasm and ambition that keeps us reaching for more. You also need to be willing to change things, you can’t expect different results if no changes are made. Willingness to adapt, learn, and surround yourself with other talented and motivated individuals is required. We love hearing producers from around the world that have used genetics originating from Bomaz. It makes us proud to know we have had an impact on the breed and on their operations. Our goal is to breed blue collar ladies, girls that can work hard and last in parlors and free stalls around the world, and here at home!”

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Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel 2E-96

America’s Sweetheart

still having an impact

ne of the world’s show ring favorites, Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel 2E-96 is labeled as the only cow in Holstein history to be nominated All-American seven consecutive years in milk. With daughters in Canada and the United States, she continues to leave her mark on today’s Holstein breed. Hazel is one of the top daughters of Comestar Stormatic-ET, out of a 2E-90 dam with over 156,000M lifetime. She was bred by the Hendersons of Iowa. Robert Fitzsimmons acquired her for Carousel as a young cow. "Hazel is probably the most favorite cow I have been associated with. Norm Nabholz started telling me about this fantastic two-year-old in Iowa the summer of 2005. I was at Carrousel at the time and we really weren't looking to buy anything. However, Norm was persistent and I looked at Hazel in Mike and Julie Duckett's string at Madison. I immediately was impressed with her quality, combination of dairyness and strength and fabulous mammary. She wasn't the biggest heifer there but she was so correct. I talked Mr. Bader into purchasing Hazel before the show. She ended up fifth in the Jr. TwoYear-Old class which was a disappointment, but her best days were ahead of her. Back at Carrousel, Hazel fit in perfectly. She did everything Dave Wallace and crew asked of her and started her development into a massive framed cow. The following summer the Carrousel herd was dispersed. When I found out the sale was being planned I started lobbying my friend Clark Woodmansee to buy her. I promised him she'd be Intermediate Champion at Madison. Clark bought her and my sales pitch became reality," said Bob Fitzsimmons. She went on to be the second-high seller in the Carousel Dispersal. Scored VG-89 at the time and a Jr. Two-Year-Old All-American nominee, she sold due in August to Dundee for $84,000 to Howard Binder, Clark Woodmansee and Tom Morris. After calving that year, Hazel went on to win Intermediate Champion at Madison as Fitzsimmons predicted and two more partners were added, Joe Hoffman and John Cunningham. Hazel was a highlight in 2008 of the Global Glamour Sale at Arethusa where she sold to the partnership of Binder, Woodmansee, Peter Vail, Todd Whittier and Cybil Fisher. Later Whittier and Fisher were bought out and the Hazel Syndicate became Binder, Woodmansee and Vail. In 2008 she was named the Unanimous All-American Five-Year-Old and All-Canadian Five-Year-Old. She went on to be nominated and named High-Honorable Mention All-American in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Of her 32 progeny listed in the Holstein Association USA database, 11 of those are Excellent. Her highest scored daughter is Hazels Gldwn Hatty-ET at 96-points. With records to 34,920M 1,775F and 1,100P she herself is a prolific brood cow with 25 offspring registered, including multiple Excellent Holstein World | July 2018 | 8

Hatty EX-96

By Cheri Oechsle

and Very Good daughters. She was also tapped for Grand Champion at the Northeast Fall National Show in 2017 and nominated All-American Aged Cow last year for owner Clark Woodmansee. She has multiple high-scoring daughters, with the highest a 92-point four-year-old Windbrook with 29,180M 1,504F and 849P at 4-03 at Woodmansees in Connecticut. Another Hazel daughter, Hazels Gldwn Hannah-ET EX-95 is owned by the Cooks, Wolf and Whittier of Massachusetts. With records over 31,600M she also has passed on the type and production traits with two daughters, a Supersire and a Halogen both scored Excellent. Hazel also has additional Excellent daughters by Atwood, Champion and Sid to name a few. She is leaving her mark in Canada as well through daughters and granddaughters. Hazels S Gldwn Halle-ET is 90-points in Canada with a 93 Mammary, and is now owned by Ferme Blondin. Halle has multiple Very Good daughters. Another Hazel daughter, Miss Advent Haley-ET is an 88-point Advent Star Brood Award winner owned by Bradner Farms of British Columbia. She has a 91-point Red and White daughter by Secure. Westcoast Holsteins owned Hazel’s only Quality-Ridge prefixed daughter bred by Rick Henderson. Sired by Calbreatt-I H H Champion, Quality-Ridge Champ Hope was scored 95 points as a six-year-old in Canada with a 95-point mammary. She was named the All-West Mature Cow in 2011. Hatty also has daughters in Canada, an O Kaliber 83-point Two-YearOld and a Very Good Sid at Ferme Blondin. Many other sisters, including Hannah, have offspring in Canada. Hatty is currently dry and due in August. “We plan to flush and IVF her once she calves and we will show her if she’s competitive,” said Clark Woodmansee. Hazel also has had several sons in AI, although not used heavily, there are Excellent and Very Good daughters by her sons, Hawk, Hazelnut, Haven and Fortunate. “We had a contract for Hazel for Goldwyn sons and of the six eggs, got six heifers!” said Clark. “One of the things that slowed Hazel down was genomics, Hattie too. Their numbers weren’t quite high enough but as we are using high number bulls now we anticipate seeing sons of the family in the future,” Clark said. "I had the privilege of watching Hazel become a household word in the show business and also even got a chance to lead her a few times. The one quality Hazel had we couldn't have predicted was how well she transmitted. She produced numerous excellent daughters, granddaughters and great granddaughters. She was a once in a lifetime cow!" said Bob Fitzsimmons.

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ET:

Conventional and IVF

What do these terms mean and where do they fit in?

he one goal of breeders over the past 100 years or so has been to increase the genetic enhanced productivity of their herd by using genetically superior bulls, via artificial insemination (AI), proven by daughter proofs so to lift the genetic ship from the top side of the pedigree. The preceding statement has proven true because most dairy (and beef ) herds are comprised of a small percentage of genetically superior animals, a large percent of average animals and a small percentage of genetically inferior animals. In the past, it has been difficult to correctly identify superior females until they were advanced in age. Also, there was the difficulty in the dairy industry, due to reproductive

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By Patrick Comyn, DVM

inefficiencies and young stock raising issues, to generate enough females per year calving to allow culling of females prior to calving due to genetic deficit alone. These reproductive inefficiencies have decreased and combined to some usage of gender selected semen, there is now an abundance of replacement heifers available. Using genomic testing, which is as accurate for heifers as for young bulls prior to daughter proof, one can accurately predict the genetic package delivered from the female as well as the male. If one has an excess of heifers, one can utilize genomics to decide on who to raise and who to move to other uses. Furthermore, instead of having one calf a year using a bull for natural service or AI, the

multiplication of the high genetic animals can be achieved using embryo transfer (ET) techniques. Embryo transfer has been utilized in the cattle business for about 40 years. Though initially embryos were recovered and transferred surgically, by 1976 non-surgical embryo recovery was being done and by the early 1980s non-surgical transfer became the normal procedure. Freezing of embryos for direct transfer (direct thaw embryos move from thaw bath to recipient, like with AI) using ethylene glycol as a cryoprotectant agent has become the industry norm since around 2000. A cow will ovulate one (sometimes two) oocyte(s) every 21 days. During the 21 cycle

multiple follicles, each with an oocyte, develop in wave-like patterns, but only one becomes dominant and ovulates. Embryo transfer consists in rescuing some of the oocytes that would be lost during the cycle. After ovulation, the oocyte and sperm meet in the uterine tubule where fertilization and the first 4 days of development occurs. The embryo moves inside the uterus at 5 days post ovulation and is surrounded by a shell called zona pellucida until 8 days. The Zona Pellucida is protective to the early embryo. ET work can be performed with 7-day old embryos due to its location in the uterus and the zona pellucida protection. These are the two most common way of producing bovine embryos: • In vivo – inside the cow – or conventional ET or flush The donor is stimulated with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), so several oocytes can mature, brought into estrus and bred either naturally or artificially. The uterus is flushed vaginally via catheter 7 days later and the 7-day old embryos are recovered from the flush fluid. • In vitro – inside an incubator or IVF (in vitro fertilization) or IVP (in vitro produced) The oocytes growing inside follicles in the donor’s ovary are visualized on ultrasound and aspirated with a ultrasound guided needle/tube system connected to a vacuum pump and sucked into a filter. This procedure is also called OPU (ovum pick up). The recovered oocytes would be graded on quality and sent to the lab in a heated incubator. The oocytes will go through a maturation procedure for 24 hours to be ready to receive the sperm for fertilization. The zygote (oocyte post fertilization) is cultured for 7 days at which point it is implanted to a recipient or frozen. The embryos produced by either technique must be graded by stage and quality by a qualified individual (preferably AETA Certified) and can be either transferred fresh or frozen. Higher grade embryos will have greater pregnancy success. Lower genetic merit animals can be used as recipients (surrogate mothers). The recipients must be synchronized so that they come in heat together; 7 or 8 days after heat they receive a 7-day old embryo. Recipient management, quality of recipient and synchronization protocol/ protocol compliance is as important as embryo quality. The embryos can be frozen and stored in a nitrogen tank for later use. At present, there are three different rationales to perform some sort of embryo transfer (conventional or IVF). One is to produce offspring, either male or female, to sell as seed stock - this has been

the traditional thought behind ET production. Embryo sales fall into this category as well. The second is to improve the genetic quality within one’s own herd. This is usually coupled with genomic selection, so the very highest individuals for a set of traits are selected. This is interesting if one thinks about it. Using ET, sexed semen and genomic testing, one can rapidly change the complexion of the herd, so to change the ratio of high end animals from the usual 10 – 15 percent of the herd to, theoretically, the entire herd. Usually the resulting embryos are placed in lower genetic merit recipients. A good rule of thumb to use with ET is to expect between 2 and 8 embryos per procedure - so 0 to 4 pregnancies per procedure. The third rational on utilization of embryo transfer is biosecurity. You can purchase animals (embryos) and bring to your farm without risk of transporting infectious disease to your premises. So now one decides to embark on embryo transfer with a donor or group of donors. There are some questions that one should ask one’s self, these being: 1. Why am I doing this - what’s the desired outcome? 2. Is the desired outcome realistic given the average of say 2 pregnancies per collection? 3. Are the costs to be incurred in line with my expectations? So, let’s cut to the chase. Pros and cons for conventional versus IVP embryo production. Conventional pros - in essence - reliability 1. This is a procedure performed a lot, results (pregnancy percentage) are pretty consistent and predictable. 2. Cost is predictable as outcomes are pretty consistent. Conventional cons - in essence - time 1. Cow must be open. 2. She should be > 60 days in milk at initiation. 3. Cow must have a functional, undamaged reproductive tract. 4. One can flush a donor every 30 to 45 days at maximum. 5. Need at least 4 units of sexed semen for successful outcomes using sexed semen. IVF pros - in essence - flexibility 1. Can do a cow from 2 weeks post calving until 120 - 150 days in calf. 2. Can do her every 14 days. 3. One can combine one donor’s oocytes with other donors (using 1 bull) and group fertilize to cut lab costs.

4. One can split up a donor’s oocytes for mating with multiple bulls (in multiple dishes). 5. One can use 1 straw of semen on multiple donors. 6. One can reverse sort frozen semen to give gender selected embryos at a higher percentage of desired gender than purchased gender selected semen. Also, can gender sort bulls not available as sorted semen (if allowed under contract). 7. Results with sexed semen are better using IVF as opposed to conventional flush. IVF cons - in essence - risk 1. Cost. Day in, day out the cost per calf will be 1.5 to 3 times more than conventional flush. 2. Variable outcomes. This can be really aggravating. 3. Difficultly/variability of pregnancy rates with frozen thawed IVF embryos. 4. Variation in donor and sire fertility is much more apparent with IVF than with conventional flushing. 5. Transport of oocytes and embryos both to lab and back. It is my opinion that a mixture of conventional and IVF embryo transfer works best to allow for all recipient heats to be covered by embryos, fresh or frozen. Reproduction failure is affected by heat, changes in management, etc. To have a successful embryo transfer program, donors and recipients must be healthy, on a sensible vaccination protocol and not be under stress. Follow ET veterinarian instructions. Don’t cut corners. The recipient program makes or breaks the enterprise of ET. In general, one can look at AI conception rate and this will mirror the ET conception rate. For better guidance and results, all embryo procedures should be performed by AETA (American Embryo Transfer Association) certified practitioners. They will use the “certified” logo seen here.

Find an AETA certified practitioner near you: https://www.aeta.org/directory.asp

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2018 Export Directory In a day and age where marketing is of ultimate importance, whether it’s selling embryos or heifers, semen or bulls, it has become increasingly important to expand your marketing plan across the border. And with so many media types available, the tools are all there to reach those borders. One such tool is this, the 18th edition of the HolsteinWorld Export Directory. The Export Directory’s intent has been (and continues to be) to connect breeders around the world with some of the top genetics available, no matter which country you might be from. On these pages you’ll find some of those top genetics via successful farms, cow families, A.I. companies and associations. The herds and groups that fill these pages are always on the lookout for marketing opportunities and the chance to share their genetics with other interested breeders or companies.

AMERICAN EMBRYO TRANSFER ASSOCIATION

Contact Person: Morgan Montgomery Address: 1800 South Oak Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-398-2217 Website: www.aeta.org

BERT-MAR HOLSTEINS

Contact Person: Erica Lundberg Address: W12976 Huskelhus Rd, Osseo, WI 54758 Phone Number(s) 608.317.6052 Email: airaka1212@gmail.com Facebook page: Bert-Mar Farms

Also available in the pages of the International Export Directory are companies to assist you in taking your genetics across the globe from shipping live animals to exporting embryos. This year, an invitiation was issued to other breeds to include their export opportunities as well. In today’s age of multibreed herds, it only made sense. No matter what you’re looking for, this is an essential source of information for those looking to connect with buyers and sellers from around the world. The 2018 Export Directory will be showcased at various national events throughout the year, including World Dairy Expo and beyond. It can also be found on holsteinworld.com year-round. Be sure to give any of these breeders and organnizations a call. They are more than willing to work with you to find and market the next ‘great one.’

GUERNSEY MARKETING SERVICE

Contact Person: Cara Trotter Address: 1224 Alton Darby Creek Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228 Phone Number(s) 724-730-0765 – Cara 614-864-2409 - Office Email: AGAFieldRep@gmail.com Website: www.guernseymarketingservice.com Export products: Semen and Embryos Other Breed Association Memberships: American Guernsey Association Semen: Breeds: Guernsey Regions of the World to which semen has been exported: World Wide Semen collected & packaged according to approved CSS & NAAB regulations: Yes Sire Directory & Price List available on website. Embryos: Embryo Directory & Price List of products & services available on website

MD-WEST-VIEW GENETICS WILLOWHOLME GOLDWYN JESSICA (4E-96) HM All-American Aged Cow 2013

Key cow families: Luck-E Advent Asia and Atlanta, Luck-E Advent Kandie, Luck-E Ladd Jubilee, Willowholme Goldwyn Jessica, Our-Favorite Unlimited Cows currently flushing: Luck-E Advent Asia and Atlanta, Luck-E Advent Kandie, Luck-E Ladd Jubilee, Willowholme Goldwyn Jessica Farm info: 100 cows, 26,000RHA, 100SCC

Contact Person: Matt Iager, DVM Address: 20608 Mill Point Road Boonsboro, MD 21713 USA Phone: 301-331-2203 Email: meidvm@aol.com

Key Cow Family (ies): Sexed female embryos available now for Export Worldwide from daughters of the following cow families: Butz-Butler Gold Barbara-ET 2E-95 GMD, Silvermaple Damion Camomile EX-95, Loyalyn Goldwyn June 4E-97, Jacob Sid Beauty-ET EX-92, Trefle Chassep Doorman EX-92, Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn-ET 2E-95 Animals currently being flushed Gold-Barbara Bernadette-ET (VG-86

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Solomon x Gold Barbara); Gold-Barbara Brigitte-ET (VG-86 Doorman x Gold Barbara); Gold-Barbara Bonita-ET (Sid x Gold Barbara); Eatonholme Atwood Brie-ET (EX Atwood x Sid Beauty); Butlerview Vette Carly-ET (VG-87 Corvette x Camomile)

SILVERMAPLE DAMION CAMOMILE (EX-95) All-American & All-Canadian Female embryos available from her daughters by Solomon, Beemer, Doorman, Corvette, Atwood, Brazzle, Armani, Elaborate, & Archrival Export worldwide! Call for details!

What are some of your key heifers and their bloodlines: Heifers currently being flushed: Ms Avant-Garde M Chica-ET (Meridian x Chassep); Ms Avant-Garde D ChelseaET (Defiant x Chassep); Blexys Doorman Brandy-ET (Doorman x Blexy); MD-MapleLawn Doorm Cris-ET (Doorman x Camomile); Ms Solomon Chaotic-ET (Solomon x Camomile); Ms Beemer Candy-ET (Beemer x Camomile); Gold-Barbara Be Defiant-ET (Defiant x Gold Barbara); Pierstein Solomon Junisse (Solomon x June) Information: Dr. Iager is a Certified Embryo Transfer Veterinarian with the American Embryo Transfer Association, serving on the Board of Directors and currently Vice-President. He also is a member of the International Embryo Technology Society. He is licensed and accredited in five states and also houses elite donors at MD-WestView Genetics.

OAKFIELD CORNERS DAIRY Contact Person: Jonathan Lamb Address: 3962 Batavia-Elba Townline Rd., Oakfield, NY 14125 Phone: 585-704-2501 Fax: 585-343-4226 Email: JonathanLLamb@yahoo.com Website: www.oakfieldcornersdairy.com Key Cow Family (ies): Colby Taya; Dellia; Gold Missy; Laurie Sheik; Martha Sheen; Raven; Rud Zip; Socra Mira

2835 GTPI; OCD SLAMDUNK MENNA 44342-ET, 2835 GTPI; OCD FRAZZLE TABORA 39934-ET, 2806 GTPI; OCD OUTLAST BOOKIE 43527-ET, 2786 GTPI What are some of your key heifers and their bloodlines: OCD JARED BALANCE 46058-ET, 2921 GTPI – Jared X Delta from the Barbie’s; OCD PONTIFF FUJI 46174ET, 2876 GTPI – Pontiff X Director from the Raven’s; OCD TOPNOT COLOGNE 51008, 2865 GTPI – Topnotch X Rubicon from the Larcrest Crimson family; OCD RESOLVE SOY 44699-ET, 2863 GTPI – Resolve X GP Delta from 7 generations of VG And EX dams; OCD REASON SHIMMER 50133-ET, 2841 GTPI – Reason X Hang-Time from the Martha Sheen family Information: 6000 milking cows in Western NY. Current herd average: 94 lb/ hd/day, 3.8%F, 3.1%P, 6.5lb components shipped per head daily

EDG RUBY UNO RAE 2054-ET EX-91 – VEVVE – DOM 3-04 308D 3X 29,500M 1,437F 964P Backed by 9 generations of VG and EX cows from the 2E-95 Snow-N Denises Dellia family

Animals Currently Being Flushed: OCD SLAMDUNK RAE 43403-ET, 2839 GTPI; OCD JEDI LILAC 43441-ET, 2815 GTPI; OCD JEDI MOTIVATE 43806-ET,

PENNSYLVANIA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

Contact Person: Kenneth Raney Address: 839 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801 Phone: 814-234-0364 Fax: 814-234-1698 Email: contact@paholsteins.com Website: www.paholsteins.com Facebook: Pa Holstein Association

Exports: Cattle (registered, identified and grade Holsteins primarily) Holstein Association Member: Yes CATTLE Packers and Stockyards Bonded: Yes Years of Experience Exporting U.S. Holstein Cattle: 46 Other Breeds: 44 Primary Geographic Area(s) from which Cattle Secured: Midwest, Atlantic Northeast, Northeast Principal Exports: Registered, identified and grade Holstein cattle Regions of the World to which Cattle Exported: North America, Central America, South America, Eastern Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia and Oceania Holding Facility Qualifies for: Permanently approved facility by USDA for both Isolation and Quarantine Capacity of Facility: 1,500 head States in which Quarantine Facility(ies) Located: Pennsylvania Cattle Insurance Offered to Importer: Yes EMBRYOS American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) Member: No AETA Certified Embryo Transfer Company: No Years of Experience Exporting U.S. Holstein Embryos: 19 Regions of the World to which Embryos have Been Exported: Far East, Europe Continued on page 8

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Embryo Collection and Transfer Services Offered: No Embryo Collection and Transfer Training Offered: No Commercial Embryo Transfer Facility: No Direct Thaw Embryo Service: No Embryos Collected, Packaged and Identified According to International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS) Guidelines: Yes Embryo Insurance Offered to Importer: Yes Embryo Directory and Price List of Products and Services Available Upon Request: No REFERENCES Bank Reference Available Upon Request: Yes Client Reference Available Upon Request: Yes Description of Export Products and Services Provided or Other Comments: Pennsylvania Holstein Association specializes in procurement of cattle and quarantine and testing services. We also provide export services at our Association-owned facilities. We are a member-owned association that purchases cattle and embryos from our members for export and domestic markets.

RUANN AND MADDOX DAIRY Contact Person: Patrick and Stephen Maddox Address: 7285 W. Davis Ave., Riverdale, CA 93656 Phone: 559-867-4457 Fax: 559-867-4458 Email: ddemetrio@hotmail.com, ruannpat@gmail.com Website: www.maddoxdairy.com Key Cow Family(ies): Strong cow families with world-wide results!

Flagship, Denver, etc. Information: Milking 4700 on two sites; 26,000M 3.8% 980F 3.1% 806P EMBRYOS American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) Member: Yes AETA Certified Embryo Transfer Company: Yes Years of Experience Exporting U.S. Holstein Embryos: 25+ Regions of the World to which Embryos have Been Exported: Worldwide. Exported embryos to 40 different countries. Embryos Collected, Packaged and Identified According to International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS) Guidelines: Yes Direct Thaw Embryo Service: Yes Embryo Insurance Offered to Importer: Yes Embryo Directory and Price List of Products and Services Available Upon Request: Yes

SELECT SIRES INC.

Including the GenerVations and Accelerated Genetics product lines Contact Person: Central and South America, Lon Peters World Wide Sires: Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania, Joel Mergler Select Sires GenerVations: Canada, Bill Young COBA/Select Sires: Mexico, Dr. Fernando Alvarez Address: 11740 U.S. 42 North, PO Box 143, Plain City, OH 43064 Phone: (614) 873-4683, Select Sires; (844) STUD 250, GenerVations; 52 1 442 277 5336, Dr. Alvarez Fax: (614) 873-5751 E-Mail: info-line@selectsires.com Website: www.selectsires.com or www.genervations.com or www.accelgen.com Exports: Bovine Semen Holstein Association Member: Yes

RUANN PLANET POSCH-4847-ET (EX-92) 3-08 365 D 3X 44,720M 1,659F 1,306P Working with 3 Generations from Posch

Animals Currently Being Flushed: Over 80 heifers +2600GTPI and 600 EX and VG donors with over 30,000 Milk. Sires: Modesty, Jedi, Flagship, Kingboy, Monterey, King Royal, Denver. What are some of your key heifers and their bloodlines: Maternal Lines from Planet Silk, Moviestar, Miss America, and the BEST from RuAnn Posch and Trinket families! More than 80 heifers over +2600 GTPI by Jedi, Modesty, Banderas, Duke, Holstein World | 2018 July 2018 Export | 16 Directory | 8

SEMEN National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) Member: Yes Years of Experience Exporting U.S. Holstein Semen: over 50 Other Semen: 50 Regions of the World to which Semen has been Exported: Distributed through World Wide Sires to Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania. Distributed through Select Sires Inc. to Central America, South America, Canada A.I. Training Offered in: Contact Select Sires Inc. for information. Commercial A.I. Facility: Yes Semen Collected and Packaged According to Approved CSS and NAAB Regulations: Yes Semen Insurance Offered to Importers: Yes Sire Directory and Price List Available Upon Request: Yes Description of Export Products and Services Provided/or Other Comments: Since 1965, dairy and beef producers throughout

the world have turned to Select Sires for highly fertile semen from the most comprehensive industry-leading lineup of dairy and beef sires. Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires is North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest A.I. organization marketing semen to more than 90 countries. Select Sires excels in offering superior programs and cutting-edge technology including being the first major A.I. company in North America to offer genderSELECTedâ&#x201E;˘ semen. Whether in the lab or on the farm, through dedicated leadership, Select Sires employees are passionate about doing everything it takes to build better, more profitable cows for their customerowners throughout the world.

ST GENETICS

Contact Person: Tyler Hafemann Address: W7652 Hwy. 151 South, Fond du Lac, WI 54937 Phone: 920-921-6029 Fax: 920-921-5850 Email: CS@STgen.com Website: www.STgen.co Exports: Semen & Embryos (Conventional and Sexed Sorted) Holstein Association Member: Yes CATTLE Principal Exports: See the ST Reproductive Technologies listing for Livestock Exports. SEMEN National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) Member: Yes Years of Experience Exporting U.S. Holstein Semen: 30+ Other Semen: 30+ Regions of the World to which Semen has been Exported: Worldwide (including North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia A.I. Training Offered in: Texas & Wisconsin Commercial A.I. Facility: Yes Semen Collected and Packaged According to Approved CSS and NAAB Regulations: Yes Semen Insurance Offered to Importers: Yes Sire Directory and Price List Available Upon Request: Yes EMBRYOS American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) Member: Yes AETA Certified Embryo Transfer Company: No Years of Experience Exporting U.S. Holstein Embryos: 30+ Regions of the World to which Embryos have been Exported: Worldwide (Including North America, Central America, South America, Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, etc) Embryo Collection &Transfer Services Offered: Yes Embryos Collection & Transfer Training Offered: Yes Commercial Embryo Transfer Facility: Yes

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Solomon Cuddle-ET; Endco Delta Chance-ET What are some of your key heifers and their bloodlines: Key bloodlines that donors come from; Larcrest Cosmopolitan; Sully Shottle May; Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy; Clear-Echo 822-ET; Regancrest-PR Barbie-ET; Ammon-Peachey Shana-ET; Sandy-Valley Morgan Calvary-ET; SandyValley Ydr Cayenne-ET; Pine-Shelter Cheyenne-ET

Direct Thaw Embryo Service: Yes Embryos Collected, Packaged and Identified According to International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS) Guidelines: Yes Embryo Insurance Offered to Importer: Yes Embryo Directory and Price List of Products and Services Available Upon Request: Yes REFERENCES Bank Reference Available Upon Request: Yes Client reference Available Upon Request: Yes Description of export products and services provided/or other comments: Sexing Technologies & STgenetics are innovative world leaders in sexed semen and embryo production. They are well known around the globe as premier sources for quality semen and embryos. We have an established breeding herd to source your elite genetics. ST & STg are dedicated to providing quality genetic improvement throughout the world.

TERRA LINDA DAIRY

Contact Person: Mike Santos Address: 4433 Avenue 232 Tulare, CA 93274 Phone: 559-358-5345 Fax: 559-687-9288 Email: terralindagenetics@gmail.com Facebook: Terra Linda

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OUR-FAVORITE RESTLESS-ET (VG-85) GTPI +2257 +371NM$ +2.6PL +3.43T 1-11 365D 3X 33,380M 1,221F 1,020P Dam EX-93 Atwood

Animals Currently Being Flushed: (Some of our highlight donors): Ms TerraLinda Mdsy 4260-ET; Terralinda-L Modesty 207-ET; Terra-Linda Jedi 5509-ET; TerraLinda Delta 315-ET; TerralindaRF Frzld 4332-ET; Ms Terra-Linda 197-ET; TerraLinda Duke 369-ET; Terralinda-L Modesty 210-ET; TerralindaRF Frzld 4364-ET; Peak Cookie Amulet 20402-ET; Hilmar Superfly 13252-ET; FB Frazzled Bahamas-ET; Ms 9882 Frazzled 4310-ET; Peak Jsette Elddro 807210-ET; Roylane Modesty 1609-ET; Genosource Rubicon 9008-ET; Genosource Rubicon 9010-ET; Genosource Rubicon 9014-ET; Pine-Tree 7019 Outl 7019-ET; Sandy-Vally Ydr Cayenne-ET; Westcoast Imx 6009-ET; Ri-Val-Re Marquise-ET; Ms Cling

Information: 1300 Milk, 150 Dry, 2100 replacements, 33,713 ECM

WELCOME STOCK FARM

Contact Person: Bill Peck Address: 285 West River Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871 Phone: 518-424-6770 Fax: 518-695-3375 Email: billpeckwelcomestockfarm@outlook.com Also the home of Bacon Hill Holsteins Key Cow Family(ies): Bolton Money, Colby Taya, Goldwyn Penya, Ramos Wilma, "G" family, Oman Lady, Mtoto Dima, Cookiecutter MOM Halo, No-Fla McCutchen 35703, SSI Dean Minda, Super Liesl Animals Currently Being Flushed: contact for information Continued on page 12

WORLD WIDE SIRES, LTD.

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Address: 5545 Avenida de los Robles, Robles, Visalia, CA 93291 Phone: 559-622-2222 Fax: 559-741-2828 E-Mail: info@wwsires.com Website: www.wwsires.com Exports: U.S. semen & embryos Holstein Association Member: Yes

WFC WELCOME MARDI GRAS TARIN VG 88 EE+VV GTPI +2560 2-01 270D 25,296M 4.3% 1,097F 3.2% 810P 3-01 237D 24,969M 4.6% 1,145F 3.2% 808P RIP Dam of 507HO12997 Tarrino GTPI 2803 NM$ 889, 2.49T 2.51UDC 1.79FLC 6.2SCE

What are some of your key heifers and their bloodlines: Modesty, Tarrino, Jedi, Flagship, Superfly, Helix, Lopez, Bourbon, Legendary, Frazzled, Manton, Blowtorch, Salvatore, Samuri, Knight, Granite, Hotline, Topshot, Rockstar, Marquee, Pinnacle, Medley, Achiever, House and Thonmaker Information: 910 cows RHA 29,778M 4.0% 1,179F 3.1% 912P

WORLD WIDE SIRES, LTD. Contact Person: John Schouten

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SEMEN National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) Member: Yes Years of experience exporting U.S. Holstein Semen: 47 Regions of the world to which semen has been exported: Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa & Middle East Commercial AI Facility: No Semen Collected and Packaged According to Approved CSS and NAAB Regulations: Yes Semen Insurance Offered to Importers: Yes (for air transport only) Sire Directory and Price List Available Upon Request: Yes EMBRYOS American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) Member: No (suppliers are) AETA Certified Embryo Transfer Company: No (suppliers are) Years of Experience Exporting U.S. Holstein Embryos: 31 Regions of the World to which Embryos have been Exported: Europe, Asia, Ocea-

nia, Africa & Middle East Embryo Collection and Transfer Services Offered: No Embryo Collection and Transfer Training Offered: No Commercial Embryo Transfer Facility: No Direct Thaw Embryo Service: No Embryos Collected, Packaged and Identified According to International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS) Guidelines: Yes Embryo Insurance Offered to Importer: Yes (for air transport only) Embryo Directory and Price List of Products and Services Available Upon Request: Yes

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"Market Matters"

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The US/China Trade War By Dan Basse History reflects that there are no winners in trade wars! US Senator Reed Smoot and House Representative Willis Hawley proposed and passed US legislation to place tariffs on over 20,000 imported goods into the US that was signed into law in June of 1930. The tariffs were attempts to save US jobs which were feared of being taken by electrification and mechanization. This limited the amount of farmland needed to feed the US population. Never ending ag surpluses would pressure farm profitability and sustainability. The Smoot-Hawley Act and following retaliatory tariffs by American trading partners were major contributors to the fall of US export demand of nearly 50% during the US Great Depression. Although the exact amount of 1930s Smoot-Hawley US export demand destruction are still being debated, few US legislators or presidents have embarked on implementing US tariffs since. The fear of declining US export demand has never elected a politician. Eighty-eight years later, the US is embroiled in tariff tactics with China, Canada, Mexico and Europe. The goal is the same; save US jobs. The Trump Administration demands a more level playing field for its goods in the world marketplace. But, the question for US agriculture is, “at what price?” US net farm revenue has already fallen 50% since 2013. The US dairyman is not in a financial position to withstand lower milk prices and another year of negative margins. The timing of Trump’s trade war is unfortunate. To calm US trade deficit demands, there was a China pledge to secure an additional $35 billion of US ag goods annually. China was the US’s largest trading partner at $19.6 billion dollars of ag imports in 2017. The promise to secure another $30-35 billion (including energy purchases - a total package of $70 billion) annually would have been a financial boon for the US farmer. China’s purchases of milk powder, butterfat and other products offered real hope of a lasting bullish landscape for the US dairy farmer. US dairy exports have been scoring record highs in each month of 2018 (as reported by the US Census Department). The heady export demand has allowed US milk prices to rise during the normally seasonally soft period of the spring flush. The chart below reflects the record demand which along with diminished milk production in May, set the US dairy industry for several quarters of profitability.

And importantly, China had just altered its own food health pyramid to include 300 grams of milk/dairy products each day in the average Chinese diet. This is a 200% increase from prior years. The need for milk and dairy products is rapidly increasing within China, offering world farmers a demand opportunity. The graphic below reflects that China has had difficulty in increasing its dairy herd amid strict environmental rules and small producers selling off their herds to commercial entities. Chinese milk production dropped 15% following the 2018 Chinese melamine scare. China has been unable to expand its dairy cow herd fast enough in the years following to meet growing domestic demand. The gap between Chinese dairy demand and its production will only widen in the years ahead. Combining rapidly rising disposable incomes only adds to the export demand excitement. Finding a solution to the US/China trade war is of great importance to US dairymen. History reflects that if China can source is dairy products elsewhere, getting that demand back to the US will be an arduous task. US dairymen need to continue to seek out US legislators to tell them of the importance of your dairy exports to China. The removal of Chinese dairy demand could potentially drop US domestic milk prices $2/cwt in the months ahead if the war of words turns into an actual war on imported goods. If the US trade war with China deepens as either side cannot find a quick fix, the downside price risk for US milk and dairy products becomes greater as US stored dairy product surpluses grow. US dairymen need to be protective of their milk margins and hope that President Trump sticks to his word of protecting US farmers as he fights for the US’s economic trade future. The Chinese market matters to US dairymen! The importance of Chinese powder and cheese export demand cannot be overstated. More importantly, it’s the future demand of China’s changing diet that offers real export/profit opportunity for US dairymen. Let’s hope that logic and common sense returns in US/Chinese trade negotiations.

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News Briefs

ROBERT "WHITEY " MCKOWN MASTER BREEDER AWARD WINNERS

| Sales CAL-POLY CLASSIC SALE By Steve Henderson

Pictured is Ovaltop Holsteins, (l-r) Doug, Mike, Howard and Ginny Wolfe. photo submitted.

Pictured is Matt Ruby (student Co-Chair), Dominic Balistreri (buyer), Derrik Nunes with lot 1, and Caitlin Lopes (student Co-Chair). Photo by Darby Toth.

Hands-on Learning at its very best and one of the very best student run sales ever was the comment of the day for the Cal-Poly Classic Sale on June 2. The sale was managed by the Cal-Poly Dairy Club and chaired by Caitlin Lopes and Matt Ruby. Held in San Luis Obispo, California, on the Cal Poly Dairy, it was an outstanding success. The sale average on 48 lots without embryos was $4,784. All 58 lots averaged $4,403.45, making it one of the highest all-time University sale averages. High seller was lot 5J, JX Faria Brothers Klay SLO {3}-P-ET for $70,000. The JX Dupat JLS Avon Klay {3}-P-ET daughter was consigned by Faria Brothers of Texas and purchased by GENEX. Second-high seller was lot 1, Dinas Doorman Divine-ET from R-John Holsteins in California. The March Doorman yearling is out of the 95-point champion Co-Vale Dempsy Dina 4370ET. She sold for $9,600 to Dominic Balistreri of California. Third-high was Cranehill Doorman Ravish-ET, another March Doorman yearling from a 91-point Atwood from Cranehill Genetics, California. She sold for $6,200 to John Alamo, Cailfornia.

. (l to r, front) Frank Robinson, Elise Regusci, Caitlin Lopes (Co-Chair), Elisabeth Regusci, Darby Toth, Cassidy DeRousse, Amber LaSalle; (middle) Chris Baginski, Alexandra Gambonini, Matt Ruby (Co-Chair), Brandon Almeida, Rich Silacci (CP faculty); (back) Ryan Matheron, Matt Evangelo, Anthony Souza, Tony Lopes, Stephen Mast, Dr. Stan Henderson. Allan Hanselman (pedigrees, in back). Photo by Mackenzie Gomes of All-West Select Sires.

Ovaltop Holsteins of Richfield Springs, New York, has been selected by the Klussendorf Association as the tenth recipient of the Robert “Whitey” McKown Master Breeder Award. This award recognizes a well-managed breeder and herd that has been successful at showing and judging dairy cattle. Winners exemplify all qualities of the Klussendorf Award, including ability, character, endeavor, and sportsmanship. The Wolfe family will be formally recognized at the 52nd World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The Robert “Whitey” McKown Memorial Breeder Award was made possible by the family and friends of the 1997 Honorary Klussendorf honoree after his passing in 2009. Whitey joined the Holstein World staff in 1956 and became widely respected as he traveled nationally and internationally, reporting on shows, sales, meetings, and other Holstein events. The 1987 National Dairy Shrine president also developed MooKown Holsteins at Belleville, New York, Whitey had great admiration for the farmer breeder. The Klussendorf Memorial Association, considered by many as the Hall of Fame for Dairy Cattle Exhibitors, began in 1937 in memory of Arthur B. Klussendorf, considered the outstanding dairy cattle showman of his time. Each year, the Klussendorf Association votes to add a new dairy cattle exhibitor to its rolls with lifetime membership for their cumulative works including ability, character, endeavor, and sportsmanship. NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE ANNOUNCES 2018 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS The National Dairy Shrine has announced the winners of their dairy scholarships for 2018. National Dairy Shrine will provide 40 scholarships worth more than $45,000 to students at their annual scholarship & awards banquet on Thursday, October 4th in Madison, Wisconsin. Receiving a H.H. Kildee Graduate Studies

$3,000 Scholarship is Gabriella Sorg of Hastings, Minnesota. Gabriella attended the University of Minnesota and will be entering graduate school at the University of Minnesota in Agricultural Economics. Trent Dado of Amery, Wisconsin, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the H.H. Kildee Undergraduate Studies $1,000 Scholarship. He attended the University of Minnesota and majored in Animal Science. The NDS Senior Student Recognition program recognizes graduating seniors planning a career related to the dairy industry who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic ability, and a sincere interest in dairy cattle. The top award winner of $2,000 is Gabriella Sorg from Hastings, Minnesota who majored in Animal Science and Agricultural & Food Business Management at the University of Minnesota. The second award of $1,500 goes to Laura Jensen of Comstock, Wisconsin. She is graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Animal Science. The $1,000 recipients are Jordan Siemers from Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, who received an Animal Science degree from Cornell University; Emma Brenengen from Middletown, Maryland, who majored in Animal Science at Penn State University; Kirby Krogstad from Baltic, South Dakota, who majored in Dairy Production at South Dakota State University; Marina Sweet from London, Ohio, who was an Animal Science - Bioscience major at the Ohio State University; Jill Seiler from Valley Center, Kansas who majored in Agricultural Communications & Journalism at Kansas State University and Nicole Hardy from Perkasie, Pennsylvania, who was a major in Dairy Science at Virginia Tech. NDS/DMI Milk Marketing & Dair y Products Scholarships are made possible by Dairy Management Inc. and NDS to encourage students to pursue careers in dairy product or milk marketing, dairy product development and/ or quality control or similar roles in the dairy and food industries. Morgan Krause of Buffalo, Minnesota, has been awarded the NDS/DMI Milk & Dairy Products top scholarship of $1,500. Morgan is an Animal Science and Agricultural Communications double major at the University of Minnesota. Additionally, four other undergraduate students have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. These scholarship recipients are Lauren Heberling of Carsonville, Michigan, who is majoring in Agribusiness Management at Michigan State University; Brooke Roberts of Holstein World | July 2018 | 27

Whitelaw, Wisconsin, who is attending the University of Minnesota majoring in Agricultural Communications; Rebecca Roberson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who is attending South Dakota State University and majoring in Dairy Manufacturing, and Leta Larsen of Scottsville, Michigan, who is attending the Michigan State University and majoring in Agribusiness Management. NDS/DMI Education & Communication Scholarships are made possible by Dair y Management Inc. and NDS to encourage students to pursue education or communication careers in the dairy product industry or related food industries. Major areas include Marketing, Education, Food Science, Nutrition (Human), Public Relations, Promotion, Social Media and Communications. Emily Annexstad of St Peter, Minnesota, has been awarded the NDS/DMI Education & Communication top scholarship of $1,500. Emily is an Animal Science and Agricultural Communication & Marketing double major at the University of Minnesota. Additionally, five other undergraduate students have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. These recipients are: Rebekka Paskewitz of Browerville, Minnesota, an Agricultural Education major at South Dakota State University ; Haely Leiding of Fountain, Minnesota, who attends the University of Minnesota and is majoring in Agricultural Education; Abigail Hopp from Chatfield, Minnesota, who attends South Dakota State University and is double majoring in Agricultural Communications and Dairy Production; Christy Achen from Lakin, Kansas, who is attending Utah State University majoring in Agricultural Communication & Journalism and Brooke Trustem from Evansville, Wisconsin, who attends the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is majoring in Dairy Science. The Merton Sowerby Junior Merit Scholarships are designed to encourage qualified undergraduate students to pursue careers in the dairy industry or related occupations. This scholarship is named in honor of National Dairy Hall of Fame Pioneer and Klussendorf recipient Merton Sowerby. Haely Leiding of Fountain, Minnesota has been awarded the top scholarship of $1,500. Haely is an Agricultural Education major at the University of Minnesota. Additionally, five other undergraduate students have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. They are: Elizabeth Regusci from Modesto, Holstein World | July 2018 | 28

California, a major in Dairy Science at California Polytechnic State University; Jared Sanderson of Sandusky, Michigan, who is attending Michigan State University majoring in Animal Science; Erica Helmer of Plymouth, Wisconsin, who is attending the University of Wisconsin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; River Falls majoring in Dairy Science; Alexandra Gambonini of Petaluma, California, who is attending California Polytechnic State University and double majoring in Dairy Science and Agricultural Business and Kayla Leiding of Fountain, Minnesota, who is attending the University of Minnesota majoring in Agricultural Communication & Marketing. The Mike Lancaster Sophomore Merit Scholarships are designed to encourage qualified undergraduate students to pursue careers in the dairy industry or related occupations. This scholarship is named in honor of Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder and Klussendorf recipient Mike Lancaster. Emily Annexstad of St Peter, Minnesota, has been awarded the top scholarship of $1,500. Emily is double majoring in Animal Science and Agricultural Communication & Marketing at the University of Minnesota. Additionally, three other undergraduate students have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. They are: Madeline Meyer of Ionia, Michigan, who is majoring in Animal Science at Michigan State University; Shoshana Brody of Baltimore, Maryland, who is attending Penn State University majoring in Animal Science and Sarah Thomas of Snow Camp, North Carolina, who is attending Virginia Tech and majoring in Dairy Science. The Maurice Core Scholarships are $1,000 scholarships given in honor of Maurice Core, the long-time Executive Secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association, and former Executive Director of the National Dairy Shrine. The funds for this award were donated by the friends of Maurice Core. The Core Scholarships are given to freshman status students working toward a degree in dairy/animal science or related majors. Receiving Maurice Core $1,000 Scholarships are Summer Henschel of Plymouth, Wisconsin, who is a student at the University of WisconsinMadison majoring in Dairy Science with a Pre-Vet Emphasis; Kalista Hodorff from Eden, Wisconsin, who is majoring in Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; Anna Tarpey of Wildwood, Missouri, who is attending the University of Missouri majoring in Animal Science; Madeline Zutz of Valders, Wisconsin, who is a student at the University of Minnesota

majoring in Animal Science. and the final recipient is Isabella Portner of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, who is majoring in Dairy Science at Iowa State University. All of these college freshmen have been excellent students and already very active in campus activities. The Iager Scholarship for $1,000 is awarded annually to students in a two-year agricultural school pursuing a career in the dairy industry. It is based on academic standing, leadership ability, interest in the dairy industry and plans for the future. This scholarship was started with a generous donation from the Charles and Judy Iager family of Fulton, Maryland. The recipients this year are; Kaleb Kruse of Dyersville, Iowa, who is attending Kaskaskia Community College majoring in Dairy Science & Agricultural Business and Lauren Robison from Mulberry Grove, Illinois, who is attending Kaskaskia Community College and majoring in Animal Science & Agribusiness. The Marshall E. McCullough Scholarships are given in memory of Marshall McCullough, the well-respected nutrition researcher and educator from Georgia. This scholarship is presented to two high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university to major in an agricultural communications field. Receiving the $2,000 McCullough scholarship is Ashley Hagenow of Poynette, Wisconsin. She plans to use this scholarship as she continues her education at the University of Minnesota, where she will major in Agricultural Communications and Marketing with a minor in Animal Science. Receiving the $1,500 McCullough scholarship is Sarah Lehner of Delaware, Ohio. She will be majoring in Animal Science at Ohio State University. Both seek a future role in mass communications as Dr. McCullough desired. Also just announced at press time are the seven winners of the Klussendorf and McKowen scholarships for $1,500 each. Cady McGehee of Okechobee, Florida; Carly Olfus of Petaluma, California and Christopher Sweeney of Appleton, New York were recipients of the Klussendorf Scholarship. Receiving the McKowen Scholarship are Katelyn Allen, Jefferson, Maryland; Alexandra Gambonini of Petaluma, California; Carly Krull, Lake Mills, Wisconsin, and Tanner Morrison of Peterson, Minnesota. The annual National Dair y Shrine Scholarship & Awards Banquet will be held in Madison, Wisconsin, on Thursday October 4th at 5:30 PM.

Research Grant Program Accepting Applications Holstein Association USA invites researchers to submit proposals for the Research Grant Program. The applications must include expected outcomes to benefit the profitability of Holstein cattle. Holstein Association USA is interested in research that advances the profitability and health of Registered Holstein® cattle through genetics, but proposals researching other areas of improvement are also admitted. Grant proposals should represent research in the U.S. on animals or products of the Holstein breed. “While the Holstein cow is profitable now, one objective for Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program is to increase

the profitability well into the future,” Roger Shanks, Ph.D., Holstein Association USA genetic consultant says. Grants are expected to be funded within the range of $10,000 to $80,000 per year with grant durations of one to three years. Submit applications for research grant funds to researchgrants@ holstein.com by August 15, 2018. More details about the grant guidelines and process can be found on the Holstein Association USA website: http://www.holsteinusa.com/programs_services/research_grant.html.

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Events

E9 | Accelerated Genetics

July 5 | Central New York Holstein Show, Norwich, NY. Judge Adam Liddle

E4 | Am. Embryo Transfer Assoc.

July 7 | Midas Touch Golden Opportunity Sale, Waddington, NY

E10 | Bert-Mar Holsteins

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